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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail' To Get 50th Anniversary 4K Blu-Ray Release
Happily someone high up at Sony Pictures has not only remembered that timeless comedy classic Monty Python And The Holy Grail is 50 years old this year, but they've also decided to celebrate this half-century milestone by granting the film a 4K Blu-ray release. And not just any 4K Blu-ray release, either; this one's going to appear as a limited edition steelbook release accompanied by hours of special features – including a brand new 50 Years of Monty Python And The Holy Grail tribute documentary. 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail' celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new 4K Blu-ray release ... More complete with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. The film will be presented on 4K disc in its 1.66:1 original aspect ratio using a new 4K master bolstered by the Dolby Vision high dynamic range format, breathing new life into Monty Python's unique take on the King Arthur myth and its cast of classic characters. Hopefully the likes of The Black Knight, the Knights Who Say 'Ni', Tim the Enchanter, Brave Sir Robin and, of course, the legendary White Rabbit will have never looked better. It's not just the film's picture quality that's getting a new lick of paint for the 4K Blu-ray release, either. The film will also be presented on the 4K disc with a Dolby Atmos sound mix, to make sure you don't miss a word of The Frenchman's taunting or the Bridgekeeper's cunning riddles. Purists will be pleased to hear, though, that the original English Mono track is going to be provided as an option on the disc too, delivering the same audio experience cinemagoers got when the film was first released back in 1975. The film will be accompanied on the 4K disc by two special features: A slightly shorter 'near-theatrical' version of the film (presented in HD resolution) previously only available on an old VHS release of the film, and the 'Tis But A Tribute – 50 Years Of Monty Python And The Holy Grail' documentary, in which more than 25 comedians share their memories of, affection for and continued fascination with the film. The bulk of the package's special features, though, will be reserved for the HD Blu-ray that will be included alongside the 4K one. Heading these HD Blu-ray extras up will be not one but two audio commentary tracks, one featuring directors Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, and one featuring John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin. There are plenty of other goodies to get your Monty Python teeth into too, though: * 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John and Eric! * Outtakes and Extended Scenes with Introduction by Terry Jones * Lost Animations with Introduction by Terry Gilliam * Quest for the Holy Grail Locations with Michael Palin and Terry Jones * Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in LEGO * Special Japanese Version * How to Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film) * BBC Film Night on Location * Three Songs to Sing-Along * Photo Gallery * Original Theatrical Trailer Sony has announced that this gorgeously presented new 4K release of what's easily my favourite comedy film of all time will be launched on August 26th. Given the 4K release's limited edition status and the film's enduring popularity, though, I'd strongly recommend getting your order in well before that on-sale date arrives. — 'Kingdom Of Heaven' 4K Blu-ray Details Announced—Including Restored And Remastered Director's Cut Disney Announces Restored And Remastered 'Lilo & Stitch' 4K Blu-ray 'Tombstone' 4K Blu-ray Details Revealed—Including A Full Remaster By Disney's Film Preservation Team
The Verge
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Gruv's 2-for-$24 sale includes some of 2024's biggest Blu-ray releases
If you're looking to expand your 4K Blu-ray collection, Universal Pictures' massive Gruv Day sale is worth checking out. The event features deals on everything from Steelbooks to Blu-Ray box sets and individual Blu-Ray titles. There are plenty of great deals to be found, but a few standouts include The Lord of the Rings 4K trilogy for $41.99 ($25.81 off), which is nearly matching its Black Friday low. Along with all three movies in the series, it also includes the extended versions. Another highlight is HBO's Chernobyl on 4K Blu-ray, with the complete series available for just $14.99, down from $39.99. The best offer, though, is a 2-for-$24 deal featuring some of the biggest 4K Blu-ray releases from the past few years. The promo extends to over 65 movies, including recent films from the past year like The Wild Robot, Dune: Part Two, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Godzilla Minus sale includes older hits too, ranging from Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie to The Matrix. You'll even find classics from decades ago sprinkled in, like The Shining and Casablanca. Just be sure to act fast – the sale ends today, May 23.
The Verge
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Gruv's 2-for-$24 sale includes some of 2024's biggest releases
If you're looking to expand your 4K Blu-ray collection, Universal Pictures' massive Gruv Day sale is worth checking out. The event features deals on everything from Steelbooks to Blu-Ray box sets and individual Blu-Ray titles. There are plenty of great deals to be found, but a few standouts include The Lord of the Rings 4K trilogy for $41.99 ($25.81 off), which is nearly matching its Black Friday low. Along with all three movies in the series, it also includes the extended versions. Another highlight is HBO's Chernobyl on 4K Blu-ray, with the complete series available for just $14.99, down from $39.99. The best offer, though, is a 2-for-$24 deal featuring some of the biggest 4K Blu-ray releases from the past few years. The promo extends to over 65 movies, including recent films from the past year like The Wild Robot, Dune: Part Two, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Godzilla Minus sale includes older hits too, ranging from Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie to The Matrix. You'll even find classics from decades ago sprinkled in, like The Shining and Casablanca. Just be sure to act fast – the sale ends today, May 23.
Forbes
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Snow White' (Live Action) 4K Blu-Ray Details Revealed—Including ‘Radiant' Steelbook Packaging
Following a controversy-marred cinematic run that saw it earn a way below expectations $200m at the global box office, Disney's live action remake of Snow White has been scheduled to launch on 4K Blu-ray disc on June 24. And if the promising details of this 4K release are anything to go by, it would appear that Disney is hoping that its film will be able to find a more sympathetic – and bigger – audience on home video. The first bit of good news about the upcoming Snow White 4K Blu-ray release is that the film will be available in Dolby Vision high dynamic range video and Dolby Atmos sound for people with TVs and sound systems capable of handling these premium picture and audio formats. For people who own TVs that don't support Dolby Vision, such as all Samsung models, the Snow White 4K Blu-ray image will default to the HDR10 format, which doesn't benefit from Dolby Vision's extra scene by scene image data. 'Snow White' will be released on 4K Blu-ray in the U.S. in an exclusive steelbook edition on June ... More 24. Photo: Disney The image will be presented in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, and will appear, as usual with Disney 4K Blu-ray releases, on a 66GB disc rather than the larger 100GB alternative. The film's 1h 49m run time should be short enough, though, to ensure that the picture doesn't have to be too heavily compressed to fit into the 66GB space. As we're increasingly finding with Disney disc releases, the 4K Blu-ray version of Snow White will be exclusively available (in the U.S., anyway) in a steelbook edition, featuring what Disney describes as exclusive 'radiant' artwork. Disney has also confirmed in its announcement of Snow White on 4K Blu-ray that the film will be accompanied by what looks set to be a decent mix of bonus features. Starting with a Sing Along With the Movie option which, as its name suggests, shows the lyrics of the film's songs onscreen as they play so that you can test your vocal abilities against those of the film's stars. Disney has also rustled up a trio of deleted scenes to put on its Snow White disc releases. The only details provided on these, though, are their titles: Anguish and Opportunity, Danger In The Woods, and Hunt For Snow White. Exploded shot of the full Snow White Steelbook packaging. Photo: Disney Whatever your thoughts about the finished film, bringing Snow White 's originally animated world to life for this live-action remake was clearly a labour of love for the production team. So hopefully there will be plenty to interest film-making fans in the 4K Blu-ray package's Fearless, Fair, Brave, And True: Making SNOW WHITE behind-the-scenes documentary, in which director Marc Webb and various cast and crew members attempted to honor the legacy of the original story through the characters, set design and more. Another featurette, Merry Tunes, goes behind the songs with the filmmakers and the chief songwriting due of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Fairy Tale Fashion, meanwhile, features costume designer Sandy Powell joining the filmmakers and various cast members to talk us through how she breathed new life into the costumes for such iconic characters as Snow White and the Evil Queen. Wrapping the Snow White 4K Blu-ray disc's offerings up will be a (presumably cussing-free) Blooper reel. — Related Reading Disney Announces Restored And Remastered 'Lilo& Stitch' 4K Blu-ray 'Kingdom Of Heaven' 4K Blu-ray Details Announced—Including Restored And Remastered Director's Cut 'Captain America: Brave New World' 4K Blu-ray Details Revealed—Including Hours Of Bonus Features
